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87,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perrished cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres low tread
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tracker rod aswell (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both reg bulb (4.7.2 (a))
both rear tyres low tread
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/r tyre perishing various
slight play in n/s of steering
small split in n/s/f drop link gaiter
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
n/s/r tyre perishing various
slight play in n/s of steering
small split in n/s/f drop link gaiter
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT [REAR] D BUSHES HAVE EARLY DETACHMENT SHOWING.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION IN NEAR FUTURE
NEAR & OFFSIDE FRONT [REAR] D BUSHES HAVE EARLY DETACHMENT SHOWING.
both near & offside lower wishbone [p] bushes wearing
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pressure switch leaking (2.3.3b)
both near & offside lower wishbone [p] bushes wearing
SLIGHT OIL MISTING AROUND STEERING RACK [PLASTIC COVER]
Front wipers are just starting to judder across screen / Nearside sill has slight damage / offside rear sill to wheel arch has slight damage
Front wipers are just starting to judder across screen / Nearside sill has slight damage / offside rear sill to wheel arch has slight damage
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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MW05 XSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW05 XSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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MW05 XSL is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2005.
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